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CM Sarma won Jalukbari, Gaurav Gogoi of Congress lost in Jorhat GUWAHATI: NDA won Assam for the third straight time and BJP crossed the majority mark on its own for the first time, riding on state’s highest voter turnout and powered by delimitation that helped Hindu and tribal voters’ control large voting areas.A new alliance…
NEW DELHI:The Bharatiya Janata Party has not just returned to power in Assam but secured a third consecutive term with a commanding mandate, underlining its transformation from a marginal player into the state’s dominant political force. At the centre of this emphatic victory stands Himanta Biswa Sarma — widely seen as the chief architect of…
As counting trends firm up in Assam, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appears poised to steer the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to a third consecutive term, delivering a decisive setback to the Indian National Congress and a fragmented opposition.Early results point to a clear consolidation of the BJP-led alliance’s hold over the state, even as…
Counting of votes is under way for four states and one union territory. NEW DELHI: As counting got under way for high-stakes elections across 823 constituencies in four states and one Union Territory, early postal ballot trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance ahead in West Bengal while wildcard entrant Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri…
Guwahati: From Himanta Biswa Sarma to Gaurav Gogoi, from Badruddin Ajmal to Akhil Gogoi, Assam’s next political narrative will take shape on Monday as the state gears up for counting of votes.While a clear mandate for the NDA will strongly reinforce CM Himanta’s stature, as it is the first assembly polls fought under his leadership,…
Himanta Biswa Sarma. (Photo/ Agencies) NEW DELHI: Whether the BJP-led NDA secures a third consecutive term in Assam will be known when votes cast in the April 9 assembly polls are counted on Monday.Ahead of the polls, the “infiltrator” narrative emerged as one of the BJP’s central electoral planks, with the party campaigning aggressively on…
NEW DELHI: Assam assembly elections concluded in one phase on April 9, recording a turnout of over 85%, one of the highest in recent years. In a crucial contest in Assam, the Bharatiya Janata Party, under chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is seeking a third straight term. Meanwhile, the Congress has mounted a determined effort…
“Ache din aane wale hain…”“Abki baar Modi Sarkar…”“Khela Hobe…”Slogans like these often end up doing a lot of the heavy lifting in elections. Speeches and manifestoes may lay out the details, but it’s these short, catchy lines that bring energy to campaigns and stay with people long after the rallies are over.Like every election in…
Nalbari: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a BJP workers meeting, in Nalbari, Assam. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The BJP-led NDA, if it wins Assam on May 4, will secure a hat-trick of terms in the northeastern state, while chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will be elected to office for a second consecutive term.The…
NEW DELHI: The high-stakes Assam battle now heads to results day on May 4, with counting set to determine the fate of all 126 assembly seats. The BJP is aiming to retain power for a third consecutive term under incumbent chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who remains the party’s central face in the state.Once a…
